Workplace glossary

What is Data Migration (Workplace Systems)?

Definition & practical guide1 min read

Data migration in workplace systems is moving what matters from the old platform to the new one: floor plans, desk and room inventory, user accounts and permissions, recurring bookings, visitor records where retention rules require it, and policy configuration.

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Migration is where switching costs live, and where switching fear is manufactured. In practice the durable assets are small and structured, which is why platform switches can complete in days rather than months; the HybridHero Switch Programme exists to do exactly this.

Common questions

What does Data Migration (Workplace Systems) mean in simple terms?

Data migration in workplace systems is moving what matters from the old platform to the new one: floor plans, desk and room inventory, user accounts and permissions, recurring bookings, visitor records where retention rules require it, and policy configuration.

How does Data Migration (Workplace Systems) affect property and running costs?

Migration is where switching costs live, and where switching fear is manufactured. In practice the durable assets are small and structured, which is why platform switches can complete in days rather than months; the HybridHero Switch Programme exists to do exactly this.